The Arizona Wildcats handily defeated the Utah Utes, 42-10, to improve their record to 9-2 as the Utes fell to 7-4.
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No. 15 Arizona put on an offensive clinic against No. 17 Utah as they beat them, 42-10. The Wildcats held the lead the entire game.
Running back Nick Wilson stole the show as he ran for 218 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Quarterback Anu Solomon threw for 158 yards on 8-of-17 passing.
The Wildcats defense also shined as they held the Utes to 10 points and came up with three interceptions, including a pick-six by safety Tra’Mayne Bondurant to put the icing on the cake.
Defensive end Dan Pettinato also got involved as he recovered a fumble and returned it 31 yards for a touchdown.
For the Utes, quarterback Travis Wilson was held to 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Running back Devontae Booker rushed for 142 yards on 23 carries.
The Utes’ defensive breakdown was uncharacteristic of them as they allowed 42 points, as they had allowed just 25.5 points per game although they had previously allowed 51 to Oregon.
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